Short answer
100 multiple-choice questions, of which 90 are scored, in two 3-hour sessions.
USA Patent Bar Exam: Quick Facts
- Administered by
- USPTO (OED)
- Questions
- 100 (90 scored)
- Time
- 6 hours (two 3-hour sessions)
- Passing
- 70%
- Reference
- Electronic MPEP provided
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